Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Hybrid) - Outpatient Adult
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Job Description
- Location: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB)
- Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled
- Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular
- Exemption Status: Yes
Job Summary: $7500 Signing Bonus; Full Time; Monday - Friday; 8am - 4:30pm; Hybrid Schedule; REQUIRES: Active Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) AND ability to successfully pass language componence testing Job Duties: Assesses patient needs and abilities and develops treatment plans to facilitate improved patient functioning/symptom resolution.
Provides individual, family, couple and group psychotherapy as deemed clinically appropriate. Participates with program planning with the psychiatry team and other applicable team members. Evaluates the ongoing biopsychosocial needs of patients, identifying needs and problems and determining a treatment plan.
Provides psychotherapies and case management to assigned patients as well as input regarding the care of program patients. Engages as a primary therapist or co-therapist in group therapy to psychiatric patients and as the primary therapist in individual, family, and couple therapies.
Obtains pertinent data in accordance with program and regulatory standards. Upholds agency policies and standards as well as ethical standards of appropriate discipline. Collaborates with outpatient and inpatient teams to provide triage evaluation and crisis intervention.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details: Caring for your health and well-being.
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care.
Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Education: Master's Degree-Social Work (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Default Issuing Body Skills: Assessment And Diagnosis, Behavioral Therapy Management, Healthcare Industry, Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance, Patients Rights, Psychotherapy, Teamwork OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.
Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.
We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.
Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves assessing patient needs to develop treatment plans and providing individual, family, couple, and group psychotherapy. The therapist also collaborates with psychiatry teams to provide triage evaluation and crisis intervention in an outpatient setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work and an active Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license. Ability to successfully pass language competence testing is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Hybrid) - Outpatient Adult at Geisinger a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.4 / 10 · top 10% in licensed clinical social worker (lcsw) | ranked against 2,010 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $58k (middle half $49k–$79k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in Pennsylvania | 253 active | 7,071 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $8k sign-on | Pennsylvania Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment253 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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